Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
02/17 Winter Safety Tips!
Help us, Help you!
Below are some helpful tips to keep you safe during the winter season.
HYDRANT CLEARING
HYDRANT CLEARING
Help us keep you safe by clearing out a hydrant in your area.
- Be sure to dress properly with appropriate cold weather clothing. Temperatures can drop below freezing & be intensified by strong winds.
- When clearing a hydrant, remember to use proper back safety when lifting or shoveling snow. (Click HERE for proper techniques & important safety tips.)
- For a general rule of thumb, clear 3 feet in all directions & clear a clean path to the road.
SNOW BLOWER SAFETY
Click HERE for snowblower safety tips.
ICE SAFETY
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY
For safety tips & prevention methods, click HERE. Keep your family safe. It could be present in your home!
Click HERE to learn how to prepare YOURSELF for the winter season!
And lastly, ENJOY the snow!!!
Monday, February 17, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
02/15 MVA - Car vs. Plow
No injuries - 2 PT's refused care.
***PLEASE GIVE WAY TO SNOW PLOWS IN OPERATION!***
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
02/11 MVA - Fatal
A 22-year-old Uncasville man was killed in a crash on on Route 354 in Colchester and he road will be closed until noon as police investigate.
Police have identified the man as Charles Malloy, of Gay Hill Road in Uncasville.
He lost control of a Chevy Silverado around 2:30 a.m., went off the road and hit a Connecticut Light & Power pole, severing it in half, police said.
Malloy's car rolled over and landed on the hood.
Power lines are running across Route 354, or Parum Road, and it is closed near Macklyn Drive.
The road will be closed between Stanavage and Dutton roads until at least noon, according to police
Malloy was alone in the car at the time of the crash.
If you are traveling through the area, use Route 85 or McDonald Road.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
02/08 MVA - Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
An 8 year old boy was hit on South Main St in Colchester. The child was taken to an area hospital with moderate injuries. The crash is under investigation.
02/08 Freezin' for a Reason
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Photo courtesy: The Bulletin (Ryan Blessing)
Some time outdoors in a tent this weekend may seem like insanity, but it’s actually an act of charity by four local men.
Fred Brown, Rob Suchecki, Stan Soby and Walter Cox will spend Feb. 7-9 in the cold to raise money for the Colchester Fuel Bank in an event called Freezin’ for a Reason.
The men will gather at 3 p.m. Friday on the Colchester green and won’t leave until noon Sunday after spending two bitter nights in a tent.
The forecast calls for overnight temperatures in the upper single digits Friday and Saturday.
But weather aside, the men are happy to draw attention to the plight of the homeless and raise funds for the fuel bank.
Last year, the group presented a $6,500 check to the fuel bank. Its goal this year is $7,500, Brown said.
Ironically, the cause is helped when the weather is cold and harsh.
“We get less when it’s nice out,” Brown said.
Understanding how the town comes together is a big part of the fundraiser, the men said.
“Knowing what the need is, I am glad to be a part of helping raise money to assist people here in town,” Selectman Stan Soby said. “It’s part of being a real community. People have generously supported us in the past, and I hope even more will do so this year.”
Suchecki, a sergeant with the Colchester police, said the town has always been willing to give back to others.
“Helping those in need is just the right thing to do,” Sucheki said. “How many of us are a couple of paychecks away from needing help ourselves?”
Cox said he’s prepared for the weekend outdoors. He has the proper cold-temperature clothing, as well as pads to insulate against the cold ground on which the men will sleep.
“We like being out on the green,” he said. “It draws attention to the fact that there are people who don’t have the money to spend on oil, or on the proper clothing. We’re doing it for a good cause.”
For the town’s fuel bank, the event is crucial.
“This is probably the main way we get funding for the fuel bank,” Colchester Social Services coordinator Amy McClafferty said. “We would be really limited without it.”
McClafferty said the town’s food bank receives generous donations, but that the fuel bank sometimes is overlooked.
“People are burning through oil this year too,” she said.
Read more: HERE
02/08 Lebanon Structure Fire
Colchester's Engine, Ladder, & Tanker responded mutual aid to Lebanon for a residential structure fire. Car1 arrived to find a hvy smoke condition in the house with fire in the basement. Engine1 placed a handline into operation while additional companies began primary searches. The fire was k/d quickly & companies were released a while later.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
02/06 Glastonbury Vehicle Fire
On our way to dinner & this is what we come across in Glastonbury (Company 3's district).....
Monday, February 3, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
02/02 Shed Fire
Attempted arson fire. Shed is located behind an abandoned commercial building. Smoke showing from the Shed on arrival - Units were able to force their way in through the overhead door & quickly extinguished the fire, preventing major damage.
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